March 2014

This is an exciting week for Canyon Ministries.  Thursday marks the beginning of our spring board meeting/work weekend.  We will begin Thursday evening with supper and a general overview of the incredible favor God has upon us.  The remainder of the weekend will include a board members rim tour at the south rim and discussion of the details of the ministry including evaluation and direction. We would appreciate your involvement, because you matter to us.  There are three ways we are asking you to participate. 1) Please pray for wisdom,

Ephesians 4:29 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."   How often in life do you get to say, "Monday was fun!"?  Monday, March 24th, 2014 was one of those opportunities for Kathleen and I.  We were blessed with guiding a half-day tour at the south rim of the Grand Canyon.  One of our stops was at Grandview overlook.  As usual, it was quite busy there with

We just returned from exploring Zion National Park.  The swirling cross beds of the Navajo Sandstone are not only beautiful, but speak boldly of an immense amount of water spreading thick layers of sediment across the continent.  While standing at Angel's Landing, I was reminded of a simple truth that I pass on to you today.  In the midst of the details surrounding the origins discussion, it can be easy to get lost and even carried off by the constant flow of argument and evidence lobbing.  God's word

  There is still some room left on a raft for you this summer.  You can research the river information on our website at www.canyonministries.org and even make your reservation today. We have great options for you to choose from.  There are 7 day trips and 4 day trips available.  Let me tell you about one of each. 4-Day geology and biology raft trip with Dr. Georgia Purdum.  (May 17-May 20) This is a thrilling 4 days.  In this adventure you will fly on a small plane out to the Bar10

Rafting through the Grand Canyon is unlike anything else you will ever do.  Exploring the side canyons unveils new surprises upon each visit.  Plunging through the rapids with laughter and cheers is exhilarating.  Sleeping on the cot as the heavens dance above you renders you speechless and begs you to stay awake for just one more minute.  The people you meet become comrades of adventure and lifelong friends.  The magnitude of the rock layers extending a vertical mile into the massive blue sky humbles the independent heart, yet